Growth-stimulating animal feed, a process for preparing it, and an additive to be used in it

Abstract

The invention relates to a lactitol-containing feed which stimulates the growth of monogastric domestic animals, especially calves.

We claim: 
     
       1. A growth-stimulating feed for monogastric domestic animals comprising a feed ordinarily used for the feeding of said animals and lactitol in such an amount that the animal receives daily 1 g to 4 g lactitol per kg metabolic live weight whereby a growth stimulating effect is achieved in the feeding of said monogastric domestic animals. 
     
     
       2. A feed according to claim 1 further comprising Lactobacillus acidophilus. 
     
     
       3. A feed according to claim 1 further comprising vitamins. 
     
     
       4. A feed according to claim 1 wherein said feed is a fattening feed for calves.